System Solutions for Bathrooms and Sanitary Rooms

Comfort to Care

Accessible solutions from Comfort to Care are not merely individual special solutions at HEWI. Each system includes classic sanitary accessories, comfort & convenience elements and accessible products, which have been developed to universal

design criteria and therefore enable intergenerational use. A large selection of materials and designs enables solutions that are exactly in line with the users' requirements.

Washbasin Area

Comfort and Safety

A shallow washbasin can be used both from a standing as well as a seated position. A flush-mounted or minimalist surface mounted trap should be installed so that a seated person does not injure themselves because of hot water accumulated in the trap or by accidentally knocking against it. Generously sized shelf areas provide space for all bathroom utensils, so that they are to hand even from a seated position.

Non-contact taps only in conjunction with temperature limitation, with water temperature at the outlet max. 45°C

Maximum distance of taps from front edge of the washbasin 40 cm

Where possible, single lever mixer tap or non-contact

Non-contact taps only in conjunction with temperature limitation, with water temperature at the outlet max. 45°C

Maximum distance of taps from front edge of the washbasin 40 cm

Where possible, single lever mixer tap or non-contact

Non-contact taps only in conjunction with temperature limitation, with water temperature at the outlet max. 45°C

Mirror

At least 100 cm high

Must be able to see into it when seated and when standing

Located above the washbasin

At least 100 cm high

Must be able to see into it when seated and when standing

Positioned directly above the washbasin

100 cm high mirror, if necessary located directly above the washbasin

Fixtures & fittings

One-hand operating soap dispenser, paper towel dispenser, wastebin, hand dryer must be positioned within the area of the washbasin

Hooks

If clothes’ hooks are provided: fixed in at least two heights for seatedand standing persons

Toilet Area

Assistance for Movement Sequences

Use of support rails and hinged support rails assists the movement sequences on sitting down and standing up. They provide a secure hold and therefore promote the users' independence. Different surfaces and designs enable the care products to integrate completely in the bathroom ambience.

Drop down support rail provided on the wall side at a distance of 320 mm from the centre line of WC

Height 680 mm above floor

Should extend 50 - 100 mm beyond the front of the WC

Horizontal support rail on the wall adjacent to the WC 600 mm

Horizontal grab rail

Mounting height 680 mm above floor, length 600 mm

Distance 200 - 250 mm from the back wall, clearance 50 - 60 mm between the rail and the wall

Vertical grab rail

Length 600 mm, 470 mm from the WC centre line

Centre line 1100 mm above floor level

Toilet paper holder

Should be suitable for single hand use

Should be readily accessible from a wheelchair, seated on the WC or for a standing person

Shelf

Where a high or low level cistern is used, a shelf 125 - 150 mm deep,prefarbly 400 mm wide should be provided preferably to the WC pan,top of surface 950 mm

INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS

DIN 18040 PART 1 PUBLIC

DIN 18040 PART 2 RESIDENTIAL WHEELCHAIR

DIN 18040 PART 2 RESIDENTIAL

Seat height

46 - 48 cm incl. seat

46 - 48 cm incl. seat

Individual

Depth of toilet

Projection at least 70 cm

Projection at least 70 cm

Individual

Backrest

55 cm behind the front edge of the toilet

Toilet seat cover is unsuitable

55 cm behind the front edge of the toilet

Toilet seat cover is unsuitable

Side manoeuvring spaceDistance to wall

90 cm wide left and right

90 cm left or right, at least 30 cm to the wall

At least 20 cm to the wall

Manoeuvring/wheelchair turning space in front of toilet

150 x 150 cm

150 x 150 cm

120 x 120 cm

Hinged support rail

Left and right

Top edge of hinged support rail 28 cm above seat height

Hinged support rail should extend 15 cm beyond the front of the WC

Clear distance between the handles/grab rails 65 - 70 cm

Load-bearing capacity: Point load of 1 kN on front end of hinged support rail

Left and right

Top edge of hinged support rail 28 cm above seat height

Hinged support rail should extend 15 cm beyond the front of the WC

Clear distance between the handles/grab rails 65 - 70 cm

Load-bearing capacity: Point load of 1 kN on front end of hinged support rail

Individual

Toilet roll holder

Can be reached without changing sitting position

Can be reached without changing sitting position

Toilet roll holder

Can be reached by sitting person, with the hand or arm, withoutchanging their sitting position

Can be reached by sitting person, with the hand or arm, without changing their sitting position

Individual

Waste bin

Optional: Waste bin can be used with one hand, tight-closing andself-closing

Emergency call system

To be attached near the toilet

Can be reached from sitting position on the toilet and if lying on the floor

Designed with visual contrast, can be registered and locatedtactilely

In the Shower & Bath

Secure Grip

A permanently installed shower seat or a flexibly usable shower stool not only provides a comfortable and convenient seat, but also increases safety during showering. Support rails, which are installed in the shower, not only enable secure support but can also be used to hang a mobile shower seat on.